10 Causes of Lichen Planus
Cause #7: Injuries
Most of us will pick up an injury at some point in our lives. They can be very painful, and also very scary, but we will usually make a full recovery, depending on the severity. Most injuries are quite small anyway and will usually heal themselves in a short amount of time.
Injuries can also cause some unexpected side effects, though, such as lichen planus. An injury can cause the immune system to become particularly sensitive to an area, causing it to attack its own body. It is often the skin cells that are attacked, resulting in the rash associated with lichen planus.
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